What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Relations Account Director position at Denterlein?
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Boston, MA for a Public Relations Account Director.
Account Directors oversee account management, lead strategic communication initiatives, and nurture client relationships. Daily responsibilities include developing and managing media relations, creating and executing communication strategies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful results. Account Directors must be able to work independently, thrive in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision, and effectively manage team members' work in partnership with team leads. Our Account Directors play a critical role within client teams by overseeing more junior account staff, ensuring high-quality and accurate work is completed on time.
Employees in this role gain significant experience in team and project management, strategic planning, crisis communications, and participation in business development activities.
Major Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, key stakeholders, and media
- Provide strategic counsel, exercising sound judgment and independent problem-solving
- Lead development and execution of integrated PR, marketing, and digital campaigns
- Collaborate with senior team members to develop and implement strategic communications plans
- Produce high-quality written materials, including but not limited to pitches, press releases, op-eds, and client communications
- Oversee client meetings, presentations, events, and outreach efforts